Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised 44 suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in several offensive operations across Borno State.\n<\/p>\n
The operations also left scores of terrorists injured, while their vehicles, motorcycles and improvised explosive device materials were destroyed.\n<\/p>\n
The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday morning.\n<\/p>\n
Goni said, \u201cTroops of OPHK have sustained their offensive against terrorist elements through coordinated intelligence-led operations across the theatre.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to him, on October 26, 2026, troops engaged suspected terrorists at separate locations in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, following intelligence reports and surveillance observations.<\/p>\n
\u201cBattle damage assessment indicated that 28 terrorists were neutralised, while six others reportedly sustained injuries,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
Goni further noted that on October 28, 2026, the Maritime Component, Naval Base Lake Chad, deployed in Baga, conducted offensive operations against terrorist targets in the Lake Chad area.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreliminary assessments indicated that eight terrorists were neutralised, while 10 others reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries,\u201d he stated. <\/p>\n
He added that an air interdiction mission separately disrupted a suspected terrorist improvised explosive device (IED)-laying operation, neutralising eight operatives and destroying their vehicle, motorcycles and IED materials.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe operation prevented the terrorist team from proceeding with its planned activity.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThese successes reflect the sustained pressure being exerted on terrorist networks through intelligence-led joint operations,\u201d Goni explained.\n<\/p>\n
He noted that OPHK remained committed to degrading terrorist capabilities, restricting their freedom of action and protecting communities across the North-East.\n<\/p>\n
The Theatre Command urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the theatre.\n<\/p>\n